Elizabeth Stoltzfus has been teaching private music lessons since 2008 and offers instruction in cello, piano, violin, and viola at her home studio in Lancaster, PA. She teaches students of all ages, from 4 years old to adults. Elizabeth holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Temple University and is a Pennsylvania state-certified teacher.

Larry retired from the Lancaster Post Office after 34 years and started working at Church of the Apostles in 2009. He is married with two children, four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Larry makes the coffee on Sunday morning which makes him a good friend to have.

Eric MacLaren is the son of Ginger and William MacLaren and is one of three children: a brother and sister, both younger. Most of his life has been spent here in Lancaster County; however, the family did get to travel somewhat due to his father being in the Navy.

Besides spending time with his family, Eric enjoys boating and fishing.

After eight years in the United States Air Force, Nathan Sheffer completed a Bachelor of Arts in Music at Millersville University. During his undergraduate studies, he was awarded the Louis Vyner Performance Award, Woody Herman Jazz Award, and Presser Foundation Scholarship. He is also a two-time Glorious Sounds of the Season Scholarship recipient. With concentrations in both the saxophone and flute, Nathan had the opportunity to participate in the Pennsylvania Intercollegiate Band and the National Intercollegiate Band. In the summer of 2021, he completed his M. Ed. in Music Education at Kutztown University, where he focused on both instrumental and choral studies. In 2023, Sheffer completed a Doctoral Certificate in Special Education at Liberty University. Nathan is a member of the National Honors Society for Graduate and Professional Students, Alpha Epsilon Lambda, for his outstanding leadership and academic performance during his graduate studies. Sheffer has performed frequently in Central PA with various local and regional bands, including the Jazz Ministers, Corsair Blue Jazz Orchestra, and Central City Orchestra. His most recent appointment, saxophonist with Venom Blues and the band Dr. Harmonica and Rockett 88, has led to performances all over the North East and an induction into the Delaware Rock’n’Roll Hall of Fame. His frequent guest appearances with these groups have led to studio work at Lanark Records, Toil Records, and Philly Jam Studios, where he has worked with notable artists: Marshall Crenshaw, Robert Gordon, Charlie Gracie, Rob Stoner, David Uosikkinen, Patrick Dahlheimer, Kenley Collins, Quentin Jones, and Dave Ferrara.

When not teaching or performing, Nathan enjoys cooking and making music with his wife and three children: Anya, Maeson, and Evelyn. He has been the Instrumental Director at Lancaster Mennonite School since 2012 and is currently a Ph.D. in Music Education student at Liberty University.